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Jersey vs. the Pipeline
June 30, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBFor years, the state of New Jersey and developers for the PennEast pipeline have engaged in a fight over the company’s use of eminent domain to seize portions of the state’s land. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court sided with the company in a case that challenged New Jersey's immunity to lawsuits. Today, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Ry Rivard, on why the highest court’s ruling still doesn’t guarantee that the pipeline will be built. Alex Guillen is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Ry Rivard is POL...
GOP’s war against Biden’s BLM pick
June 29, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBThe Bureau of Land Management never used to be a controversial selection, but Republican senators have gone all out against Tracy Stone-Manning, Biden’s pick, despite her decades of experience in federal and Montana roles. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre on a 30-year old controversy, and why the GOP is uniting against her. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu...
The alarming Western megadrought
June 28, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBFor weeks, about a quarter of the states in the US have been suffering from droughts. Along the west, the dry conditions are creating water shortages and water access crises for cities, agriculture and fishing. And with the planet warming more and more, these droughts are set to get worse. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider, on the effects of this year’s droughts for millions in the US now and into the future. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter ...
Getting EJ and reliability to coexist
June 25, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBIn the wake of two historic failures in American energy access, Republicans and oil-friendly advocates argue the government needs to increase investment in fossil fuels, not cut back. Environmental justice advocates say that’s an old line from the pro-fossil fuel playbook that doesn't meet the current energy landscape or the climate challenge. Gloria Gonzalez is POLITICO's energy deputy editor. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto ...
A crucial case for pipelines
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MBYears ago, a company built a natural gas pipeline in St. Louis to help meet an alleged increase in demand. Now, even though the pipeline has been up and running for two years, a federal court rejected its permit, saying regulators failed to follow their own rules in evaluating its necessity. Turns out, many companies use similar strategies to justify the need for their pipelines. Today, POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains the ruling and how it can shape the future of pipeline projects. Anthony Ad...
Will companies be honest about climate risks?
June 23, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBThe European Union and the US government are moving to ask companies to disclose the risks that climate change poses on their operations. And while most companies have agreed in principle to the idea of sharing their information, they’re asking the government that they not be held legally liable for what the disclosures reveal. Today, POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert, on what kind of liability the companies are fearing, and whether the federal government will listen. Lorraine Woellert is POLITIC...
The dark side of solar panels
June 22, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBSolar panels are a fundamental tool for any country looking to clean up their energy industry. But countries across the globe say China is hiding a sinister secret behind the production of a key component of these panels. Today, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino, on the Biden administration’s plan to continue boosting solar power at home without funding human right abuses overseas. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Anthony Adragna is...
A splintered road towards climate policy?
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBAs both parties continue to negotiate over a deal on infrastructure, the possibility that climate will have to be addressed separately is now looking more likely than ever. But could Democrats even find partisan agreement over what would have to be in a climate-alone package? Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna says that won’t be an easy task. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an edit...
Where America and Europe’s climate roads diverge
June 17, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBSince Joe Biden took office, the US has been seen as an ally in the fight against climate change. But just a change at the helm doesn’t mean the American ship will fully line up with all of Europe’s climate plans. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses how the president’s European trip reflected the differences. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny A...
Bye Keystone XL, hello Line 3
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBEarlier this month, environmentalists scored a major win they’d spent years fighting for: the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline. But while that project died, there is another pipeline that’s been carrying oil sands from Canada to the US for years: Enbridge’s Line 3. Line 3 has long needed critical maintenance to operate at full capacity, and blocking work on a replacement pipeline has become another key fight for environmentalists. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains the tensions a...
The G-7’s big climate takeaways
June 15, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBOver the weekend, leaders of the largest developed economies gathered in Cornwall, England to discuss their plans to tackle some of the world’s biggest issues, including how best to fight climate change.Today, POLITICO’s Ryan Heath discusses how these leaders are aligned on many of the broad goals, but critical details about the future of the coal sector- and other climate issues remain elusive. Ryan Heath is POLITICO's senior editor and the author of POLITICO's Global Translations. Anthony ...
The G-7’s big climate takeaways 🌎
June 15, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBOver the weekend, leaders of the largest developed economies gathered in Cornwall, England to discuss their plans to tackle some of the world’s biggest issues, including how best to fight climate change.Today, POLITICO’s Ryan Heath discusses how these leaders are aligned on many of the broad goals, but critical details about the future of the coal sector- and other climate issues remain elusive. Ryan Heath is POLITICO's senior editor and the author of POLITICO's Global Translations. Anthony ...
Progressives draw their climate red line
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBTwo Joes are keeping faith that bipartisanship can deliver a deal on infrastructure: President Biden and Senator Joe Manchin. But amid mounting concerns from progressives a deal won’t include strong enough climate provisions, lawmakers are reminding the administration that their votes are also required for passage and they won’t rubber stamp just any deal. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna explains the progressives’ warning shot. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. C...
Biden scraps Trump’s water rule
June 11, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBLast year, Trump’s EPA announced a controversial rule to define the scope of a new controversial water rule. And on Wednesday, the White House announced it would roll back the rule and begin the process of creating a new one. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider analyzes the chances of a new rule sticking around. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior...
Gina McCarthy’s climate reality check
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBBiden wants his administration to be a transformative period in American climate policy — that much was clear in the original infrastructure bill. Now, after months of no progress in negotiations with Senate Republicans, the White House’s climate advisor says the bill could omit some climate proposals — though she says they’ll keep fighting for all of it. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on his interview with the National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and what could fall out of the infrastructu...
Colonial Pipeline’s CEO in the congressional hot seat
June 09, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBJust over a month ago, Russian hackers forced a weeklong shutdown of America’s most important pipeline. Yesterday, senators grilled Colonial Pipeline's CEO over Colonial’s cybersecurity measures and the decision to pay the multi-million dollar ransom. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses the hearing's highlights of the hearing, and what it means for the government's role in protecting critical energy infrastructure in cyberspace. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna i...
Biden’s LNG mixed messages
June 08, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBIn recent years, US companies have been able to export liquefied natural gas to eastern Europe and Asia thanks to government investment in international deals and export facilities. Now, President Joe Biden has to decide whether the gas is lean enough to be part of his administration’s international climate policy or if renewable energies should become the only way forward. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre on the ambiguous early signals from the administration. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for P...
Biden’s honeymoon with progressives is up
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBLast year, Joe Biden had to expand and embolden his climate change agenda to get the support of environmental activists. Now, as the administration continues to search for bipartisan agreement on infrastructure, a big green group is bringing the heat to ensure climate action isn’t left behind. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the ...
Can cap and trade enter coal country?
June 04, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBIn Pennsylvania, fossil fuels were king even before US independence. First with coal, and then with natural gas, energy production has been a key driver of the state's economic growth. So, can the state’s governor succeed in getting Pennsylvania under a multi-state cap and trade system and curtail carbon emissions in the region? POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Marie French discuss the political fight over the move. Marie French covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter...
Why Sen. Ossoff is leaning on climate
June 03, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBEarlier this year, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock flipped both of Georgia’s Senate seats to give Democrats control of Congress. Now, Sen. Ossoff is breaking the mold of a Democratic senator in the south and making action on climate change a priority. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna speaks with the senior Georgia senator. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITIC...
ANWR drilling in Biden's hands
June 02, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBThe Trump administration tucked a gift into the 2017 tax bill long sought by oil companies: a legal mandate for the federal government to allow oil production in part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. But now, President Biden is stepping in, and POLITICO contributor Adam Federman reports that the administration is halting oil exploration at ANWR to take another look at the environmental risks. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Adam Federman...
New Mexico’s climate hawk
June 01, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBSummertime is bringing the heat on the negotiations for an infrastructure package. In recent weeks, the White House and Senate negotiators have worked tirelessly to get bipartisan agreement on an ambitious package. But in an exclusive interview with POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich says effective climate policy is worth going at it alone if Republicans won’t join. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Po...
Big oil’s climate reckoning
May 28, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBMay 26th, 2021 could go down in the history books as a momentous day in the fight against climate change. In a matter of hours, one of the world’s biggest oil companies was ordered by a court to drastically slash its emissions, while shareholders at two of America’s biggest companies took major steps to force the companies to green their operations. By the end of Wednesday, we caught up with POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre to discuss the significance of these moves. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for PO...
The paths to a deal on infrastructure
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBBig climate and resource investments continue to keep Democrats and Republicans from reaching a deal on infrastructure. Yesterday, the Senate Environment and Public Works committee brokered a compromise that Republicans say is the way in which infrastructure should be approached. But Anthony Adragna reports that Democrats fear that going at infrastructure in parts will derail most of their environmental plans. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Ca...
Another disastrous summer looming
May 26, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MBWhile the coronavirus pandemic was the dominant news story, 2020 was also the year with the most hurricanes and wildfires on record. And by the looks of it, 2021 is going to give 2020 a run for its money. Before the summer has even begun, the wildfire season has already kicked off in the US, and forecasters expect an above-average hurricane season. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman on the federal government’s plans to prepare for a summer of natural disasters and the challenges along the way. Za...
The bottleneck holding green energy back
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5 MBRenewable energy projects need permits to join the grid. But if the permit process takes too long (and it often does), the funders behind the project can back out, making the project unviable but with a permit still pending. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains why this bottleneck is slowing the growth of clean energy nationwide and why the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is out to fix it. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Eric Wolff is an energy...
An epic update on infrastructure
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBIn Biden’s America, every week seems to be infrastructure week. For weeks, Democrats on both the House and Senate have been working to get a package that keeps a focus on infrastructure. And this work has focused specially on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman Peter DeFazio. Today, POLITICCO’s Sam Mintz has an update on the role of climate in the bills. Sam Mintz is also a transportation reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and...
Unpacking the federal-state carbon pricing divide
May 21, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBMany of the country’s biggest states have set up various carbon pricing mechanisms to curb greenhouse gas emissions. And while most of these programs have succeeded at lowering emissions and making money in the process, the idea is still no closer to becoming federal policy a decade after the last attempt famously died on the Senate floor. Today, POLITICO’s Debra Kahn and Anthony Adragna explain why carbon pricing isn’t gaining momentum in Washington. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter fo...
A capitulation on Nord Stream 2?
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBOn Tuesday, reports indicated the Biden administration would not be sanctioning the company in charge of building the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline or its owner, a close ally to Russian president Vladimir Putin. This means the final miles of the project could be laid out, but POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre says don't assume it's the US waving the white flag. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO ...
Could summer blackouts sink Gov. Newsom?
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBCalifornia summers aren’t just hot and sunny anymore. In recent years, prolonged power outages have also become a mid-year feature in the Golden state. But with his political life at stake, Governor Gavin Newsom can’t take any chances this summer if he wants to win at the polls this fall. Today, POLITICO’s Colby Bermel explains the risk that a season of blackouts would pose to Newsom’s ability to survive a recall. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Colby Bermel is an energy...
Oil wins a legal battle, but the war goes on
May 18, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBOn Monday, the Supreme Court handed big oil an important win in a case against Baltimore in one of the climate change lawsuits being brought by states and localities. But in its decision, the Court refused to completely side with oil companies, and the win only extends what’s already expected to be a legal war. Today, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen on how the ruling will impact other cases around the country. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guill...
Behind progressive anxiety toward a CES
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBFor years, Democrats have discussed establishing a federally mandated clean energy standard to transition away from high emitting sources of power. But some environmental groups are criticizing the policy before details have even been released. Today, POLITICO Magazine senior writer Michael Grunwald explains what’s at the heart of this criticism. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Michael Grunwald is a senior writer for POLITICO Magazine. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast...
Colonial Pipeline makes its return
May 14, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBOn Wednesday evening, Colonial Pipeline began to gradually restart after a weeklong halt due to a cyber hack. But POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez says don't relax just yet: getting gas to the states affected is going to be take a little while longer. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Gloria Gonzalez is POLITICO's energy deputy editor. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi ...
Biden wades into political hot water
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBOne of Obama’s priorities on the environment was creating a rule to determine which bodies of water were under federal protection. And one of Trump’s was to repel everything with his predecessor’s signature on it. Now, Joe Biden has an opportunity to write a water rule that could last beyond the next Republican president and survive court rulings, and POLITICO’s Annie Snider reports the administration is trying the most careful path to achieve this. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter an...
What's really behind the gas shortages
May 12, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBLast week, hackers launched a ransomware attack on one of the main fuel pipelines in America. This week, the ripple effects of the cyber-attack made it to the pump as drivers raced to hoard fuel. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses the fuel shortages along the East coast, and when the government expects things to return to normal. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast p...
Can Biden save the Amazon?
May 11, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBTake a breath. Now another. Of all the oxygen you just inhaled, about 20% comes from the Amazon forest. As the planet’s green lung, protection of the Amazon forest is a priority for all environmentalists. But the Biden administration is involved in delicate diplomatic negotiations with Brazil’s president, who watches over most of the Amazon and believes keeping the Amazon intact is keeping his country from fully developing. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on the challenges in cutting a climate bargai...
The biggest attack in US oil history
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBOn Friday, the pipeline that feeds nearly half of the east coast’s fuel supply was put to a halt after the company that runs it fell victim to ransomware. And while the attack hasn’t affected fuel access in the country yet, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre says it exposes critical vulnerabilities in the American energy field on the cyberspace. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is t...
Biden's 30x30 plan
May 07, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBYesterday, the Biden administration presented a 10-year plan that would set aside one-third of America’s land and waters for conservation. Democrats and scientists have touted this goal as a measure to slow mass extinction. But POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports on why details on Biden's plans to reach this goal are still scarce. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. ...
The oil dynasty vs. the oil giant
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn the 1860s, John D. Rockefeller started his oil empire in Cleveland, Ohio. By his death in the 1930s, he’d built the largest fortune in American history by building a monopoly in the oil industry. But now, his living descendants are fighting Exxon Mobil, the largest remnant of Rockefeller’s Standard Oil, over what they call decades of deception by the company. Today, E&E News reporter Maxine Joselow explains the battle between the two sides of Rockefeller’s legacy. Maxine Joselow covers cl...
Blending ethanol into Biden’s climate plan
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBThe Biden administration is calling for spending tens of billions to help speed the adoption of electric vehicles and bring on the future of clean transportation. But farmers fear that shift away from liquid fuels and they say Biden’s ignoring home-grown biofuels. Now, they’re putting some of their considerable political power into making sure ethanol and other fuels get something from any upcoming infrastructure legislation. Today, POLITICO’s Ryan McCrimmon, on the administration’s plan to b...
Why Democrats are being picky on the CRA
May 04, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBAsk any Democrat on Capitol Hill about Trump’s regulations and they will almost certainly tell you they were far too weak. But since Dems hold both legislative arms, why not just undo these regulations unilaterally? According to POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, doing so through the Congressional Review Act carries some untested legal risks. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior pr...
Biden hides his climate math
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBOn Earth Day, Joe Biden announced the US’ ambitious goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. But it seems like the calculations that guided the administration’s decision are a secret. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on why Congress and the private sector want to know the math behind the White House’s climate plan. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast prod...
Newsom’s bumpy path to ban fracking in California
April 30, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom directed his administration last week to ban new fracking permits within three years in the state. The move comes after the state legislature, controlled by Democrats, voted against the ban – which Newsom himself said last year he didn't have the power to issue as governor. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel explains the ban and the motivations behind it. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Colby Bermel is an energy reporter for POLIT...
Two energy cases before the Supreme Court
April 29, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBThis week, the Supreme court heard arguments on two cases that could redefine pipeline construction and the amount of biofuels in America’s gasoline. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and Alex Guillen followed along, and they explain the stakes in these cases. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Poli...
Inside Michael Regan’s mind
April 28, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBOn Tuesday, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Annie Snider sat down with EPA administrator Michael Regan. The veteran public servant on environmental policy is now one of the government officials with most power to direct federal action on climate change and the environment — and he wants to get his agency back to crafting strong regulations. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues for POLITICO. Annie Snid...
How carbon pricing crept into corporate America
April 27, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MB12 years ago, Democrats tried to implement a price on US carbon emissions as part of a complicated process that would try to lower America’s carbon footprint. But while this attempt failed, some American companies privately began internally considering the cost of their emissions. Today, POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert, on how this shift could help the federal government fight climate change. Lorraine Woellert is POLITICO's sustainability editor. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITI...
Why the world is skeptical of Biden’s climate vows
April 26, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBFool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice… After decades of flip-flopping, world leaders aren’t taking the American president’s word on climate at its value. With momentum on climate policy at the White House and Congress, Democrats have an opportunity to show the world the US is serious this time around. Today, POLITICO’s Ryan Heath, on how historic inaction is handicapping Biden’s work on climate leadership. Ryan Heath is POLITICO's senior editor and the author of POLITICO's Global Transla...
Biden to the world: We’re back, baby!
April 23, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBJoe Biden promised he would return America to a top leadership position on climate. At his own climate summit, President Biden announced the ambitious climate goal that the environmental world had been waiting for. But wait, there’s more! POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on all the news from the day-long climate meeting. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny A...
America’s green energy: batteries not included
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBA decade ago, China beat America in the race for dominance in solar energy technology. Now, China is lapping the US again, this time in another key component of the green energy transition: battery production. Today, POLITICO’s Gavin Bade and Eric Wolff explore Joe Biden’s plan to catch up, and the environmental challenges along the way. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Eric Wolff is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Gavin Bade covers trade and e...
Exxon’s plan for carbon capturing
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBLowering emissions may not be enough to prevent the worst consequences of climate change. To meet the most ambitious climate goals, technologies that absorb the carbon from the atmosphere will need to be developed and rolled out en masse. And POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports that’s where Exxon wants to take action. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament ...